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1 CIVICS End of Course Examination SAMPLE This is a SECURE Test. DO NOT DUPLICATE. For all students enrolled in the following courses: Directions: M/J Civics M/J Civics-Advanced Mark your answers on the answer sheet. - There is only one correct answer to each question. - There are exactly 35 questions on this test. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS TEST BOOKLET. SAMPLE 2012

2 DIRECTIONS: Read each question carefully, choose the best answer and mark your response on your answer sheet. 1. The statements below are from the 1776 Virginia Declaration of Rights. 1) That in all capital or criminal prosecutions a man hath a right to demand... evidence in his favor, and to a speedy trial by an impartial jury... 2) That the legislative, executive, and judiciary department shall be separate and distinct... 3) That the freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and can never be restrained... 4) That a well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms, is the proper, natural, and safe defense of a free state... Source: Public Domain / U.S. National Archives and Records Administration Which statement reflects the Enlightenment ideas of government as expressed by Montesquieu? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D The diagram below shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents. Magna Carta Limited monarchy Mayflower Compact Which phrase completes the diagram? A. Separation of powers B. Economic freedom C. Self-government D. Individual rights

3 3. The diagram below describes a cause that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Which action completes the diagram? A. Colonial agricultural trade increases. B. Colonial religious devotion increases. C. Colonial demand for political change increases. D. Colonial demand for military assistance increases. 4. The passage below was written by Thomas Paine in his 1776 book, Common Sense. The powers of governing... in the hands of the king... himself such an... enemy to liberty... is he... a proper person to say to these colonies, YOU SHALL MAKE NO LAWS BUT WHAT I PLEASE. Source: Public Domain / Project Gutenberg Based on this passage, with which complaint against the king from the Declaration of Independence would Thomas Paine agree? A. persecuting immigrant groups B. taking away religious rights C. taking away political rights D. persecuting racial groups 5. How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation? A. It avoided the issue of states rights. B. It allowed the states to elect representatives. C. It prevented the amendment of federal laws. D. It enabled the federal government to collect taxes. 6. In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase We the People? A. The people express their will through political parties. B. The people express their will by directly creating laws. C. Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them. D. Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them.

4 7. The passage below is from Federalist No. 47, written by James Madison in Montesquieu was guided... in saying There can be no liberty where the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or body... he did not mean that these departments ought to have... no CONTROL over, the acts of each other. Source: Public Domain / Project Gutenberg Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe? A. separation of powers B. checks and balances C. popular sovereignty D. judicial review 8. Which statement supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution? A. The Constitution should limit state government. B. The Constitution should protect fundamental rights. C. The Constitution should create a strong national government. D. The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians. 9. Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States? A. the commerce clause B. the elastic clause C. the right to trial D. the rule of law

5 10. The diagram below shows some general eligibility requirements. Which statement completes the diagram? A. Joining a Military Service B. Obtaining a Driver s License C. Becoming a Naturalized Citizen D. Receiving a Social Security Card 11. The illustration below shows a legal document. Why are citizens obligated to respond to such documents? A. to guarantee court hearings remain public B. to guarantee courts provide probable cause C. to protect the constitutional right to be tried by one s peers D. to protect the constitutional right to confront one s accuser

6 12. The statement below was made by Thomas Jefferson in a 1786 letter to John Jay.... our liberty, which cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press... Source: Public Domain / Library of Congress Why should this freedom be guarded? A. to provide the news media with a guaranteed profit B. to keep the news media from controlling the political process C. to provide the government with an accurate information source D. to keep the government from becoming the primary information source 13. The passage below about government is from Federalist No. 51. If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.... the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself. Source: Public Domain / Library of Congress How are the author s views from this passage applied in the U.S. Constitution? A. The U.S. Constitution limits the rights of the people. B. The U.S. Constitution limits the power of the federal government. C. The U.S. Constitution requires the states to provide for the common defense. D. The U.S. Constitution requires the government to promote the general welfare. 14. In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats? A. the responsibilities of government B. the frequency of national elections C. the legality of the U.S. Constitution D. the support for the U.S. military soldier

7 15. The political campaign posters below are for two candidates running for mayor. According to the information on the posters, what is the reason Maria could be considered more qualified than Todd to be elected mayor? A. her political policies B. her college education C. her campaign promises D. her experience working in government 16. Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions? A. watching political debates on television B. discussing political issues at work C. collecting opinions for a yearbook D. gathering signatures for a petition

8 17. The poster below was created in Source: Public Domain / Library of Congress Which type of communication is shown in this poster? A. accurate B. biased C. informational D. propagandized 18. Luis owns a small store in the downtown business district. He learned that at the next monthly council meeting, the mayor will propose limiting the amount of time that people can park on the streets in the business district. Luis is afraid that if the city council approves the proposal, his business will suffer. Which of the following should be Luis s final step in attempting to resolve this issue? A. prepare a map of the available downtown parking spaces B. present an alternative proposal at the next council meeting C. call council members with concerns about the proposed policy D. survey downtown businesses to determine their thoughts on the issue

9 19. Below are views for and against publicly funded elections. Which conclusion can be drawn from these views? A. Running an election campaign takes many taxpayers. B. Campaigning for elected office requires many opinions. C. Campaigning for elected office takes a large amount of time. D. Running an election campaign requires a large sum of money. 20. What do an absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common? A. a single ruler B. a written constitution C. a national court system D. a single legislative house 21. The table below shows a comparison of two different systems of government. COMPARISON OF FEDERAL AND UNITARY SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT Federal System Canada and the United States Which information completes the table? Unitary System France and the United Kingdom?? A. power shared / power delegated B. rule by a democracy / rule by a monarchy C. role of government expanded / role of government limited D. power divided among the branches / power held by one branch

10 22. The newspaper headline below describes an event in U.S. history. DAILY NEWS August 4, 2006 Which parts of the national government participated in the process described in the newspaper headline? A. Senate and President B. Supreme Court and President C. House of Representatives and Senate D. Supreme Court and House of Representatives 23. Which statement describes a similarity between the state and the federal governments under the U.S. Constitution? A. Both levels of government allow for the election of judges. B. Both levels of government have the power to ratify treaties. C. Both levels of government allow for the collection of taxes. D. Both levels of government have the power to appoint ambassadors 24. Which is the last step in amending the U.S. Constitution? A. The voters approve the amendment in a national election. B. The president signs the amendment in a public ceremony. C. Three-fourths of the state legislatures ratify the amendment. D. Two-thirds of both houses of Congress ratify the amendment. 25. What has been one long-term result of the constitutional protection of free speech? A. fewer court cases involving minors B. fewer laws limiting minority rights C. a more accurate election D. a more informed society

11 26. The newspaper below details an important step in amending the U.S. Constitution. How did the passage of this amendment to the U.S. Constitution impact the political process in the United States? A. Women were allowed to contribute to political campaigns. B. Women were allowed to hold citizenship rights. C. Women were allowed to hold public offices. D. Women were allowed to vote in national elections. 27. The diagram below shoes some of the steps involved in creating a Florida state law. What is the next step in the lawmaking process? A. The governor signs the bill into law. B. The bill goes to the Senate for action. C. The people vote on the bill in an election. D. The bill goes to the Supreme Court for a hearing. 28. Which type of law is used to help solve disputes between people or organizations? A. civil B. constitutional C. criminal D. military

12 29. The diagram below provides details about the U.S. court system. Which court completes the diagram? A. Court of Veterans Appeals B. Court of Appeals C. Military Courts D. Claims Courts 30. What lessons did future U.S. leaders learn from the 1974 U.S. Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon? A. The president is accountable for obeying the law. B. The president is responsible for enforcing the law. C. The president is not allowed to hold secret talks with foreign governments. D. The president is not allowed to have private meetings with cabinet members.

13 31. The Venn diagram below compares some features of the U.S. and Florida constitutions. Which feature completes the Venn diagram? A. created property taxes B. established a zoning board C. required a balanced budget D. guaranteed individual freedoms

14 32. The Venn diagram below shows some services provided by state and local governments. Which service completes the Venn diagram? A. regulating taxicabs B. creating a police force C. regulating savings banks D. issuing driver licenses 33. Which action is an example of a foreign-policy decision? A. Congress increased providing support to newly arrived immigrants. B. The president requested a law to regulate pollution near international borders. C. Congress raised educational standards to make students competitive in a global market. D. The president signed an executive order restoring relations with a communist government.

15 34. The U.S. government is a member of which organization? A. United Nations B. European Union C. World Wildlife Fund D. International Red Cross 35. A country with very strong economic ties to the United States is allowing human rights violations to take place. Based on U.S. foreign policy, which is an appropriate first response? A. Initiate a trade ban. B. Initiate public protests. C. Initiate diplomatic talks. D. Initiate a military operation.

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